Happy Halloween everyone! I really didn't think I was going to be able to update this today, but where there's a will, there's a way! I really do appreciate getting the reviews, they mean a lot to me, and make my day, and for that reason, I've kinda gone out of my way to post this update, I hope you enjoy it!

I'll try and update every day, but sometimes i may not manage it, as life is really hectic at the moment!

Chapter 14: Sealed with a kiss

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TJ and Spinelli had explained to the gang that they wouldn't be attending Ashley B's party, but had not given the reasons why. Surprisingly the gang hadn't pried much, perhaps because they all had too much going on in their own lives to really press the matter. TJ had arrived home from school around an hour ago, and was just putting the finishing touches on his bedroom; he'd decorated it for Halloween and had gotten a huge supply of junk food. He and Spinelli had arranged for her to come over at 4:30, checking the time he realised that she would be due any minute. TJ was just setting out the rather large verity of films to watch, when he heard her knock on his door.

"Hey" said TJ opening the door and letting her in.

"Wow! Teej it looks great in here!" said Spinelli walking into the room and admiring the Halloween decorations in mild awe.

"How are things at home?" asked TJ, Spinelli merely shrugged and folded her arms across her chest; TJ let the matter drop, accepting that she was closing herself off and didn't want to talk about it.

"So you wanna watch Saw?" asked Spinelli as she looked over the DVDs TJ had set out.

"Sure, it's your pick, I knew you'd choose the Saw films though" replied TJ knowingly, taking one of the DVDs and putting them on.

"Me picking my favourite film to watch? Very intuitive Teej, not very predictable at all" laughed Spinelli.

TJ merely chuckled in response, wandering if Spinelli had realised the only reason he was planning on dressing as jigsaw for Halloween was because he knew she'd like it

TJ and Spinelli were well into their fourth Saw film, and it was getting late. TJ's suspicions that Spinelli was hiding her true feelings grew, as she had only picked at the food and although she did laugh at the gruesome bits of the films, it wasn't to the extent she usually did. Spinelli had also been uncharacteristically quiet, finally, as the fourth film was drawing into a close, Spinelli give TJ a small insight into what she was really feeling.

"Mum's staying with Vito tonight" said Spinelli, not looking away from screen, she knew that if she took one look into TJ's caring blue eyes, she'd be unable to hold everything in. "I'm just glad Mum is with someone that really knows her, and can look after her. I'm just worried this will tip her over the edge. She's been coping really well, and her bipolar has been really stable; the last time she had a proper episode was when Joey died"

"Things aren't very good right now then?" asked TJ, glancing at Spinelli with concern.

"I guess not. They've not said much to me, but Dad is staying at home tonight"

"Really?" asked TJ, not wanting to push Spinelli too far, knowing full well that if he did, the gates would come crashing down, locking in her emotion.

"Yeah he's being such an ass" said Spinelli, glancing at TJ out of the corner of her eye noticing his concerned expression, against her better judgement, she turned to look at him "so I really don't want to spend any more time with him than I have too"

"Spin, you know I'm always going to be here whenever you need me right? You can come over here anytime you like" replied TJ, scooching up to her, and closing the gap between them.

"Thanks Teej" replied Spinelli, smiling at TJ's touch as he brushed some hair out her eyes. That had been the first time she'd smiled that day and she couldn't put into words just how much she appreciated TJ's support and understanding.

Spinelli looked into TJ's piercing blue eyes, his hand still gently resting on her face. She knew she couldn't put her appreciation into words, so, surprising herself a little; she leaned across the short distance, and kissed TJ softly. TJ was slightly taken aback by this, but didn't hesitate to respond, kissing Spinelli in return, running his fingers through her silky raven hair. Hardly daring to believe what was happening, Spinelli continued to kiss TJ in response, wrapping her arms around his neck. Just as TJ was about to deepen the kiss, Spinelli's phone began to ring, they broke away from each other reluctantly as Spinelli answered the call.

"Hello?" she answered, cursing whoever had dared to unknowingly disturb the perfect moment between her and TJ; the moment she'd wanted for years.

"Ashley, where the hell are you?" barked Mr Spinelli irritably on the other end of the phone.

"I'm at TJ's, what the hell is it to you?" snapped Spinelli in an equally irritable response, her blissful bubble burst.

"What the hell is it to me? I am your father and its gone 11pm! Get back home, now!"

"So now you want to be a father? Suddenly remembering your family exists then? Oh and I'm coming home now, so don't even start!" replied Spinelli angrily, hanging up the phone. Spinelli looked at TJ and now feeling a little awkward "I've gotta go, Dad is doing his nut. See you tomorrow?"

"Sure, see you tomorrow" replied TJ, he and Spinelli looked at each other for a moment, each searching for something else to say, after a few moments of silence, Spinelli turned to leave.

"Bye TJ" said Spinelli, smiling weakly as she walked away.

"Bye Spin" said TJ, giving the same weak smile in response, mentally beating himself up for not saying something better.

Spinelli hurried the sort distance home, feeling angry at the fact her dad had interrupted her moment; she knew she needed to go a few rounds with Joey's punch bag to beat out her frustrations.

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So, Spinelli is worried about her mum, who has gone away to stay with Vito, leaving her with her dad. TJ was concerned for her, and did his best to be there, and the result? They kissed again –in fact, Spinelli kissed him! They were again interrupted and neither really said anything? What are they both thinking? What will happen? Will they do the same as before, or will they FINALLY get it together?

Sonni: Thank you! I hope you liked this one too! Gretchen's parents are being a bit assy by not supporting her emotionally, but they have their noses up their ass :p Yup! Mr Spinelli has been having an affair, he's been really distant, hence all the arguing! I was kinda expecting that on the x factor, I figured one of Kelly's girls would be in the bottom two since she buggered off back to the states and claimed she was 'poorly' (which i don't believe!) but I thought Kitty (who i cant stand) or Frankie would be in the bottom two also!

Burton's Disney Princess: Thanks for your review, as for the psychic-ness, how do you see the situation on folding? :p I hope you enjoyed this chapter, looking forward to reading another psychic review!

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